Prada Associate (impostor)

You may have heard that the Devil wears Prada. Well, one of her minons is pretending to represent Prada. This is a money mule job where they send you forged checks (or similar) and expect you to bank them and send back 90% of the proceeds. The check "clears" (meaning you can draw on it), and then bounces later. The @ usa.com reply-to addresses used by this scammer are freemail addresses that anyone can sign up for.

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From: Prada Associate <notice[@]prada.com>
Date: 15-Jun-2007 06:52
Subject: JOB OFFER!!! EASY WAY TO MAKE MONEY
To: ideceive@gmail.com

prada_associates@usa.com
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I am ALAN COLEMAN, C.E.O of PRADA ASSOCIATE. Registration No. 144761,a
Subsidiary of Prada Clothing, which its like every other marketing
Company of Prada Associate. Our company is based in the United Kingdom.
This
Business had been a profitable one for us, we make sales here in the
U.K, Europe, United State of America and also in Canada. We are into
sales
of Prada product such as cloths, Bags, Shoes, Wristwatch, Jewelries,
Leather product, Perfumes and the likes. Prada Associates needs a
reliable
And a trustworthy person to take up is position. Work 4-7hrs per week
And between 500$ to 2000$. And each event you attend on behave of Prada
Associate will attract additional pay. And we saw your Resume on the
Jobsite so I made you this offer. We have recently been having hard
time
Receiving transaction payment in US fund, most of our customers want
and
Prefers to make payment in US fund either through Banker's Draft, Money
Orders or Checks and Bank transfer. This has been a developing problem
For us as it is stressful and time consuming to clear US fund here in
London and that is why we need a RELIABLE Representative/Account clerk
to
Work with me. Also need a good representative of Prada Associate in all
Events such as Fashion shows, Exhibitions and every important event.
You as our accountant will do a simple task of receiving transaction
Payment on our behalf, deduct your pay and have the remaining fund
Transferred to us or any of the warehouses that we transact with. You
will also
Have a benefit of receiving 10% of every payment received on our behalf
And will also have the opportunity to pay his/her self from the amount
Received. Please note that Tax and other charges during transaction
will
Be from our pocket not yours! It is also important for you to know that
Working with us will not disturb your other jobs.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants Should:

1. Be at least a high school graduate.
2. Be working at present, as this job will only be a part time work.
***Applicant without any job presently may apply also if comfortable
with
part time job too***
3. Be 20 years old and above also very trustworthy.
4. Applicant must have access to computer/internet to be able to
Receive and send e-mails.

Experience in account receivable and payables is welcomed***APPLICANT
WITH NO SUCH EXPERIENCE CAN APPLY TOO*** As long as you will take to
Instructions and regularly update us. If having interest in working
with
Prada Associate, Kindly e-mail us attaching your RESUME on
prada_associates@usa.com
and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Email us back here to Resume: prada_consult@usa.com

Thanks,


ALAN COLEMAN
Chief Executive Officer

PRADA ASSOCIATES
9 Northumberland Avenue,
London, WC2N 5BX
+44 702 408 3581
+44 702 406 6174
Website: www.prada.com
Email: prada_associates@usa.com
Thanks for your anticipated action.